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AAHomecare Releases Analysis of Medicare Claims Backlog
August 31, 2015
The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) today released an analysis of the Office of Medicare Hearing and Appeals (OMHA) appeals backlog, using data available on the OMHA website. The analysis has uncovered that, in spite of reports from OM
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AAHomecare Seeks Data for Audit Survey
August 24, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – The AAHomecare Audit initiative will educate Congress and regulatory bodies about the burdens of audits, but more raw numbers are needed. Kim Brummett, vice president of Regulatory Affairs, sat down with Medtrade Monday to talk
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AAHomecare in Action – CB Round One 2017 Contract Period is Two Years
August 17, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – When CMS released an updated schedule for the competitive bidding 2017 Round 1, Kim Brummett (pictured), vice president of regulatory affairs for AAHomecare, immediately noticed something different. Round 1 2017 is listed as en
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Big Stakes, Big Show
August 17, 2015
ATLANTA – For those thinking about attending Medtrade, the year’s premiere HME event is a great place to finish 2015 with momentum, and a perfect venue to help start 2016 with renewed vigor. The show starts in just 10 weeks, and hundreds of e
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AAHomecare in Action – Keep Pressure On During Recess
August 10, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – Your Congressional representatives will be closer to home during the upcoming recess period running from Aug. 6 to Sept. 8, making for an opportunity to try and meet with them without coming to Washington. Below are some Power
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AAHomecare Calls for Action from CMS
August 3, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – It is clear that some Medicaid Managed Care (MMC) plans have been facing financial difficulties, and existing state rules for establishing plans’ financial soundness may be inadequate. AAHomecare has recommended to CMS Admini